Volkswagen remembered 246,000 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs in the U.S. and Canada since of an electrical wiring concern that might trigger issues with the air bags, windows and brakes of the automobiles.
Damage to the circuitry of the automobiles might lead to air bags releasing “later than designed,” which might result in injury of individuals in the lorry, according to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The circuitry concern might likewise trigger other issues in the automobiles, consisting of the lorry’s windows rolling down by themselves and its electronic parking brake accidentally engaging at low speeds.
Currently, the business does not have a repair for the concern, according to the report, nevertheless Volkswagen will use a repayment program for remembered automobiles.
The recall consists of the 2019 through 2023 Volkswagen Atlas, in addition to the 2020 through 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Volkswagen will inform owners and dealerships by mail on May 10, 2022, if their automobiles are consisted of in the recall. The business will likewise connect once again when a repair is established so owners can generate their SUVs for repair work.
In the meantime, owners can inspect the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s site to see if their automobiles are consisted of in the recall by browsing their lorry recognition number, or VIN.
